NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Langley Federal Credit Union presented four young members with the Jean M. Yokum $5,000 College Scholarship award for academic achievement. The four winners are Alyssa Costello, Corbin Hawk, Christine Kemmerly and Christine Siu. The four recipients were selected from 92 applicants competing for the award this year.
Alyssa Costello graduated from York High School and plans to attend William & Mary, where she will study Pre-med.
Corbin Hawk graduated from Menchville High School where she plans to pursue a career in Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Christine Kemmerly graduated from Maggie L Walker Governor's School. She will attend Miami University, Oxford where she plans to pursue a degree in Zoology.
Christine Siu graduated from Poquoson High School and will attend the University of Virginia. She plans to pursue a degree in Chemistry and Pre-med.
The Jean M. Yokum College Scholarships are awarded to successful applicants who are members of Langley's Constellation Club. The club is designed for youth through the age of 18 and provides a tool for parents to teach their children the importance of financial responsibility.